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There's something to be said for hard work.
Really - there is.
But if you can slingshot ahead of the competition with an easy trick....why wouldn't you?
In our latest podcast, we investigate this whole idea by giving you a map to greatness.
Sound good?
Great.
You can check it out here:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-the-fastest-way-to-greatness/
Here's to leaving the competition in the dust,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com

There's nothing worse than feeling betrayed.
And this is especially true when it comes to your biz.
You've worked hard, invested a lot of blood, sweat and tears to build it (not to mention the time and money) - and to have it taken away is pretty tough to take.
But it happens all the time due to financial fraud.
This could be one of the most important podcasts we've ever done in terms of protecting your business.
You can check it here:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-how-to-avoid-a-financial-mauling/
Here's to not putting yourself in a position to be taken advantage of by others,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com

There's nothing like seeing stratospheric biz growth.
The climbing sales & profit numbers, the excitement of new opportunities - it's incredible.
But many companies have ended up crashing & burning in the midst of this sort of growth.
In this podcast, I've covered a few of the most important tips to keep in mind as your biz begins to ramp up its growth:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-avoiding-biz-growth-mayhem/
Oh, and in addition to this "solid gold" biz advice, this podcast features a hilarious youtube video when you click on the link above!
Here's to keeping your biz right side up,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com

From time to time, we all make bad decisions.
Granted, some are worse than others.
Like the 27 year old man that called the cops because his mom was "mad and yelling at him" for smoking all their meth in South Carolina.
Probably not his best move ever.
But so long as that bad decisions we we make aren't too life-crippling, we can always try to learn from them.
In this podcast, I outline a few of the ideas I feel are worthy of an exasperated face-palm in a new biz idea:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-assassinating-a-bad-business-idea/
Here's to thinking things through and looking before leaping,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com

A huge part of the economy and biz in general revolves around what the core interest rate is set at.
As a result, whenever the FED is scheduled to release a statement on which way rates are going, it can send markets into a reactionary "fight or flight" response.
And as you know - the state of the economy can have a huge impact on your biz.
Problem is: none of us have a crystal ball to know what the FED will do, or how it will affect us.
But even if you can't figure out what the FED is up to, there are ways you can see what your competition is doing.
And this is probably even more to the point when it comes to running your biz.
We cover a few sweet ways of figuring out what the competition is up to in this podcast:
http://bizdevshots.com/military-grade-competitive-intelligence-how-to-uncover-the-competitions-secrets/
Here's to staying one step ahead of the competition,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.c...

A monster 15ft long alligator has been shot and killed in Florida.
Ironically, the man whose property it was found on does guided hunts for alligators on his property.
The beast was so large he had to use a tractor to move it.
How does this relate to "The Donald"?
No, his campaign isn't as dead as this pre-historic beast.
Rather, I think they share some similarities.
The discovery of this giant creature and the fact that he was hunted & killed on this Florida soil with outrage some, and endear others.
Haters will hate, others will appreciate.
It stirs up emotion, and provides a lot of advertising for the man's business.
Sure, it turns some off - but it gets the attention of his target market as well.
Just like Trump has throughout his campaign.
Here are just a few tips we've tracked down from his campaign:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-trump-for-president-how-to-dominate-the-competition/
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
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There seems to be a certain amount of slack the market seems to give companies marketing their product.
We all know that they are going to claim that their product is particularly awesome.
And we expect them to live up to at least most of their claims.
Well, an American man is taking things quite literal and is suing Anheuser-Busch because their Leffe Beer isn't made by Monks.
Interesting.
I'm all for truth in advertising, as it ensures customer satisfaction.
In fact, I've done an entire podcast on how to keep your product congruent so your customers don't suffer a post-purchase hangover:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-the-russian-prince-rule-your-product-royally-with-an-iron-fist/
Here's to happy customers,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com

Ah, the Panama Papers.
It's the kind of information leak that has corrupt politicians shaking in their boots.
Especially if someone's name appears on the list who has previously taken a stand against tax avoidance.
One critic is quoted as saying:
"It is the height of cynicism to open offshore companies at a time when hundreds of our soldiers are dying."
I'm going to slot this whole thing on my list of bad ideas, along with one of the worst biz ideas I've come across lately.
You can hear what I mean on this podcast:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-assassinating-a-bad-business-idea/
Here's to making good long term decisions,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com

There's nothing like that sick feeling when the cost of a project or ad campaign spirals out of control.
It happens all the time in business, and in construction.
Even when people decide to use recycled materials, things can still get out of hand.
A couple in Denver recently started building a 4,000 square foot home by using 9 used shipping containers.
They only cost $2,200 to start.
The rest of the build before landscaping cost over $500,000.
They say they are happy with their home.
Not sure if they're trying to downplay how sick they feel over spending that much or if they're truly happy.
You can get the same feeling sometimes when you look at the financials of your biz.
If that's the case, here's a quick trick to turn things around and get your biz financials pointed back towards the black:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-turn-the-ship-around-go-from-a-leaky-deathtrap-to-a-luxury-yacht/
Here's to feeling great about your...

The world seems to be falling apart around us.
At least that's what all the talking heads say as they obsess over the economic stats and the world economy at large.
Well, the the world's burning around you, I've got a fire extinguisher big enough to keep the flames away from your biz.
It's time to get creative!
In our latest podcast, I go over how you can increase profit margins while at the same time properly training your customers.
Seem too good to be true?
You can get all the gory details here:
http://bizdevshots.com/podcast-turn-the-ship-around-go-from-a-leaky-deathtrap-to-a-luxury-yacht/
Here's to killing two birds with one stone,
Matt Hardy
BizDevShots Podcast
BossInternetMarketing.com